Suspect sought in Tarkington burglary

Published 5:03 pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2014

A security camera captured this image of a burglary suspect on Dec. 23. The suspect is thought to be driving a white passenger vehicle.

A security camera captured this image of a burglary suspect on Dec. 23. The suspect is thought to be driving a white passenger vehicle.

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A security camera captured this image of a burglary suspect on Dec. 23. The suspect is thought to be driving a white passenger vehicle.

A security camera captured this image of a burglary suspect on Dec. 23. The suspect is thought to be driving a white passenger vehicle.

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Suspect sought in Tarkington burglary

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The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a residential burglary on CR 2282 off of FM 163 in Tarkington.

The burglary took place on Dec. 23. The homeowner reported to Deputy Justin Johnston that numerous personal items were stolen from his residence including two pistols. The homeowner had security cameras in place that captured images of the suspect at the front door of the home attempting to make entry by kicking the door in. After that attempt was unsuccessful, the suspect made entry through a window near the front door.

After committing the burglary, the suspect reportedly left the scene in a white passenger car (unknown make and model).

“After closer review of the security camera video footage, Patrol Captain Mark Ellington stated that it appears the suspect had a pistol in his waist band and thus the suspect can only be considered armed and dangerous,” said Capt. Ken DeFoor in his emailed statement.

Anyone with information regarding this burglary and/or the identity of the white male suspect is asked to call the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office at 936- 336-4500. Crime Stoppers can pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of this suspect by calling 1-800-392-7867. The “tipster” will remain anonymous.